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Mohamed Saied Ibrahim, Technical Manager

Mohamed Saied Ibrahim

Technical Manager·ARCO Interiors LLC

United Arab Emirates

Diploma, Revit Architecture 2019

Work experience

Total years of experience: 17 years, 10 months

Technical Manager

August 2020 - Present

ARCO Interiors LLC

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

August 2020 - Present

Handling all engineering work process by managing a team consist of +10 people material engineer, technical coordinators and draughtsmen to generate required material submittals, samples, mock-ups, technical shop drawings and details for technical review and approval by stockholders and authorities prior to site execution in line with project specifications, commercial budgets and planned time framing. Coordinate with other internal project teams such as MEP, Quantity Surveyor, Procurement, Planning, Construction, Quality Assurance, and Quality Control under direction of Project Manager. Liaise with manufacturer & supplier teams in regards of elaborated support to ensure compliance with project parameters.

Key Accomplishments:
 Successfully handling a refurbishment and renovation of a running project Armed Forces Officers Club and Hotel ( AFOCH ) five stars hotel from shell & core into high quality & turnkey, covering on average 8, 000 sqm with 130, 00, 000 AED project value.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Management

Senior Interior Architect

January 2017 - August 2020

ARCO Consultancy Engineering Consultant LLC

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

January 2017 - August 2020

Oversee project design development and execution under direction of managing director. Collaborate with teams comprised of junior architects, contractors, and support staff in developing design concept to ensure successful delivery of projects in line with client specifications. Verify deigns comply with set budget parameters. Liaise with team in space planning, furniture layouts, defining project scope, estimating budgets, and selecting materials. Visit project sites and perform inspections, tracking project progress to ensure adherence to specifications, and industry quality standards. Develop schematic drawings, detail design drawings, specifications, bid packages, and project schedules. Guarantee projects comply with zoning, environmental, statutory, and safety requirements through actively engaging various control bodies. Assess technical shop drawings, material submittals, samples, mock-ups, and review project manager/contractor prices.

Key Accomplishments:
 Successfully transformed TAMM branches project from shell & core into high quality & turnkey project in 45 days.
 Skillfully designed and coordinated development project for government Financial Audit Authority headquarters office project with space spanning 1, 600 sqm over six-month period in Dubai.
 Coordinated design and execution of Municipal Community Center project with two floor levels taking up total space averaging 1, 200 sqm in 120 days in Abu Dhabi.
 Designed and submitted Al Dhafrah Petroleum Company project with full design package including ID, MEP, FF&E in 120 days in Abu Dhabi.
 Participated in INSEAD training center project with two numbers of floor levels covering on average 3, 200 sqm, from design phase, trough to design execution over three-month period in Abu Dhabi.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Architecture

Senior Interior Designer / Client Representative

March 2015 - June 2016

WAFI Design & Construction

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

March 2015 - June 2016

Managed all project life cycle activities made up of mentoring junior architects, interpreting, and reviewing complex designs. Offered guidance to subcontractors as well as builders, plumbers, and electricians, assisting them with interpreting design specifications. Actively engaged clients to guarantee all queries were addressed timely. Confirmed designs were compliant with government and industry regulations. Monitored project progress, measuring technical accuracy, and adherence to scope, client specifications, schedule, and budget. Participated in periodic team meetings, analysed project progress, and generated reports detailing site conditions, as well as project costs. Evaluated, approved/ declined executed quantities and as built drawings.
Oversee all activities related to project handover.

Key Accomplishments:
 Directed design and execution of Al Hussaini Group headquarters office with space spanning 650 sqm over 60-day period.
 Competently managed Al RASHID 4-star Hotel reception area development project, from design to execution.
 Coordinated design and plan implementation for RIVERA Café project with two numbers of floor levels covering total space averaging 150 sqm, ensuring project was executed into high quality & turnkey project in 30 days.
 Oversaw design and execution of ROSE CUP Café project with two numbers of floor levels and total space averaging 170 sqm from designed to execution.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Architecture

Architect And Interior Designer

June 2013 - February 2015

M. S. A. Construction

Khobar, Saudi Arabia

June 2013 - February 2015

Performed day-to-day activities, in addition to creating, defining, and conceptualizing client designs. Engaged clients to get insight on design expectations and specifications. Collaborated with clients and team members in presenting, discussing, and reviewing design ideas. Administered designs from pre to post contract phases. Oversaw interior design processes, from concept, schematic review, detailed design, and final design. Enforced adherence to set policies related to health & safety, quality assurance, and legislation. Managed fit out activities for projects, assured projects alignment to specifications, and directed handover processes. Supervised site personnel, including carpenters, plumbers, and general laborers to affirm compliance with project specifications. Performed inspections, identified flaws, coached, and guided staff in line with designs. Directed project completion activities and ensured high quality end product for project handover.

Key Accomplishments:
 Successfully contributed to design and execution of various retail, residential, and commercial projects inclusive of Al Najah Bakeries office building, factory, showroom, new branch, I Wish restaurant, Al SAIED for Kitchens administration offices and private villas.

Company industry:
Construction & Building
Job role:
Architecture

Interior Designer / Team Leader

January 2012 - May 2013

TERRAZE ENGINEERING

Dammam, Saudi Arabia

January 2012 - May 2013

Developed plans, drawings, and layouts for buildings in line with client specifications. Conducted dimensional and routine calculations for drawings & design layouts. Utilized technical manuals to certify all layouts and schematics complied with set industry codes and legal standards. Collaborated with project stakeholders to guarantee accuracy of early design work. Ensured design specifications aligned to safety standards and governmental regulations. Created engineering layouts during detailed design phase. Offered technical support throughout design planning stages. Performed design inspections to guarantee adherence to client specifications. Designed structures and drafted plans for clients, factoring in variables such as building site, cost, and industry trends. Collaborated with mechanical, electrical, and plumbing engineers to confirm structures were built to specification requirements.

Key Accomplishments:
 Skillfully completed various high-value commercial, residential, and retail projects, made up of private villas, commercial buildings, and wedding halls.

Company industry:
General Engineering Consultancy
Job role:
Architecture

Interior Design freelance.

August 2011 - December 2011

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Cairo, Egypt

August 2011 - December 2011

1- Designing & supervising interior decoration for an apartment (area 100 m2) in El Obour city - Cairo.
2- Designing & supervising interior decoration for an apartment (area 250 m2) in Degla Al Maadi - Cairo.
3- Designing & supervising interior decoration for SmartCom communication company (6 floors average area 200 m2) in Al Maadi - Cairo.
4- Designing interior decoration for Victoria's Secret showroom(area 180 m2) in Degla Al Maadi - Cairo.
5- Designing interior decoration for an apartment (area 160 m2) in El Obour Buildings Salah Salem st. - Cairo.
6- Supervising interior decoration for a dental clinic (area 100 m2) in Hadyk El kobba - Cairo.

Company industry:
Other Business Support Services
Job role:
Other

Interior Designer, Assistant manager

January 2011 - July 2011

Roche Bobois

Cairo, Egypt

January 2011 - July 2011

1- Responsible for running the overall showroom operations beside manager.
2- Supervising staff & promoting their continuous training and development.
3- Fully accountable for increasing sales, ensuring efficiency and for maintaining The highest retail standards.
4- Possessing extensive knowledge of branded products, services & working hard to ensure that service to customers is consistently high.

Company industry:
Interior design
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Interior designer, Sales team leader

July 2009 - December 2010

BoConcept urban design

Cairo, Egypt

July 2009 - December 2010

1- Making presentations for clients and giving them advices, solutions and many interior design options through “Furnish” a computer 3D program was designed especially for BoConcept.
2- Customizing furniture beginning from choosing size & colours till choosing accessories to suit clients.
3- Furniture assembly and technical matters.
4- Supervising design team and sales, motivating them to reach the target and following up with clients after selling.

Company industry:
Interior design
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Interior Designer, Senior sales

May 2008 - September 2008

La Maison Coloniale

Cairo, Egypt

May 2008 - September 2008

1- Make presentations for clients about company’s concept and products.
2- Give free advices, solutions and many interior design options. 3- Have an excellent knowledge and experience about different kinds of wood, technical matters, furniture assembly and the way to repair it.
4- Make quotations and do office stuff like stock inventory.

Company industry:
Interior design
Job role:
Design, Creative, and Arts

Interior designer, sales executive

May 2007 - April 2008

Tagoury’s House.

Cairo, Egypt

May 2007 - April 2008

1-Make the interior designs of apartments, villas, Shops. 2-presenting projects by AutoCAD and 3D-Max.

Company industry:
Interior design
Job role:
Engineering

Education

Autodesk - Regional educational Institute

February 2020

February 2020

Diploma, Revit Architecture 2019

United Arab Emirates

GPA (percentage): 100%

GPA (percentage): 100%

Ma3looma Institute

April 2016

April 2016

Diploma, PMP, Project Management Professional

Saudi Arabia

GPA (percentage): 100%

GPA (percentage): 100%

Department of Decor, Interior Architecture - Faculty of Fine Arts

May 2009

May 2009

Bachelor's degree, Interior Architecture

Egypt

GPA (percentage): 80%

GPA (percentage): 80%

Skills

Work Planning
Expert
Work Planning
Expert
Site Supervision
Expert
Site Supervision
Expert
3D Studio Max
Expert
3D Studio Max
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
Interiors
Expert
Interiors
Expert
Computer program : 3D Max + (V- ray) rendering
Expert
Computer program : 3D Max + (V- ray) rendering
Expert
Computer program : Photoshop
Expert
Computer program : Photoshop
Expert
Computer program : Sketch up
Expert
Computer program : Sketch up
Expert
Computer program : AutoCAD
Expert
Computer program : AutoCAD
Expert
Creativity
Expert
Creativity
Expert
Teamwork
Expert
Teamwork
Expert
Interiors
Expert
Interiors
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
AutoCAD
Expert
3D Studio Max
Expert
3D Studio Max
Expert
Site Supervision
Expert
Site Supervision
Expert
Work Planning
Expert
Work Planning
Expert

Languages

Arabic
Expert
English
Expert

Memberships

Syndicate of plastic arts

member

December 2010

Training and Certifications

Certifications
Business English ( British council, Egypt )
PMP Preparation Course

Training
Furniture Industry
Indoors 13
Jan 2008
Furniture Industry
Le Marche XXVII exhibition for Furniture Industry
Jan 2007
Furniture Manufacturing
Royal Dream Furniture Factory
Sep 2007
Autocad - 3D max
Faculty of engineering
Aug 2006
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Hobbies

  • Swimming / Art , Design / Graphics / Calligraphy / History / Music